HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06/25/2018June 25, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, June 25, 2018
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Ed Prince, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Carol Ann Witschi
Councilmembers Absent:
Don Persson
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Officer Robert McGruder, Police Department
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Renton Police and Fire Charity Flag Football Game Check Presentation – ASB Student from
Hazen High School and School Resource Officer Robert McGruder updated Council on the May
6, 2018 Charity Flag Football Game they participated in, against the Renton Regional Fire
Authority. Through the funds raised by ticket sales, the Hazen High School ASB was able to
present a check for $2,242.99 to Seattle Children’s Hospital as well.
PROCLAMATION
a) Drum Corps Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring July 7, 2018 to be Drum
Corps Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to recognize the contributions that
the members and staff of every drum corps have made in the their respective communities.
Seattle Cascades Drum Corps Board of Directors President Ed Petkavich accepted the
proclamation with thanks and appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Wolf Woods Annexation and Proposed Zoning (A‐17‐002): This being the date set and proper
notice having been posted and published in accordance with local and State Laws, Mayor Law
opened the public hearing to consider the Wolf Woods Annexation and Proposed Zoning,
approximately eight acres at the eastern portion of City limits in the East Plateau Community
Planning Area.
Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias reported that the petitioner had submitted the
60% Direct Petition to Annex and that it had been certified by King County. She explained that
the purpose of tonight's public hearing was to allow Council the opportunity to accept, reject,
or geographically modify the proposed annexation, and to hold the first of two required
public hearings regarding the proposed zoning for the annexation area.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed Wolf Woods Annexation site is in the East Plateau
Community Planning Area Potential Annexation Area (PAA), and contains single‐family homes
and vacant property. She noted that the topography of the area has some steep slopes,
indicating that the critical area regulations would apply to the area. Greenes Creek is located
on site and it is a Type Ns Stream that does not contain fish and has a seasonal flow, and
there are wetlands located about 200 feet south of the site.
Additionally, she noted that none of the area’s public services would change: the area would
stay within the Issaquah School District, would be served by the Renton Regional Fire
Authority, and it would remain within water district #90 and the Renton Sewer Utility.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the area is designated in King County's
Comprehensive Plan as Urban Residential Medium (four to twelve dwelling units per acre)
and the Renton Land Use designation is Residential Low Density which allows for RC, R‐1, or
R‐4 zoning, and noted that staff is recommending R‐4 zoning for the site.
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Concluding, Ms. Mathias reviewed the fiscal impact of the annexation, reported that the
annexation meets the requirements of City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board
objectives, and recommended that Council accept the 60% Direct Petition to Annex and
authorize the administration to forward the annexation packet to the Boundary Review
Board, and zone the site as R‐4 zoning.
Public comment was invited.
The following people spoke in support of the annexation:
o Sue Wolf, Renton
o Doug Chappelle, Renton
Heather Strubiack, Renton, mentioned to Council that there are a number of
landmark trees along the border of the proposed area to be annexed and requested
that they be preserved and protected if the property is annexed.
There being no further discussion, it was
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE
WOLF WOODS ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKET TO THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:
Renton Farmers Market will take place every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
through September 25th in Piazza Park, located in Downtown Renton at the corner of
South 3rd Street and Burnett Avenue South. This Tuesday, June 26th, Renton will be
celebrating Kids’ Day. In addition to the flowers and farm fresh produce, there will be
an abundance of activities planned especially for kids. June 26th also marks the
beginning of the 8‐week Kids’ Passport Program, with fun activities and prizes from
Wizards of the Coast.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
John Worthington, Renton, relayed concerns related to traffic in the downtown area,
land use and sale, and AB‐2163 (Item 7.e. on the Consent Agenda).
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Jeff Colee, Renton, addressed Council regarding a request for waiving the variance
application fee, as well as the citation fine delivered by the Code Compliance
department so that he can have a Carport on his property that is needed due to his
disability. Mayor Law ensured that CED staff would follow up on the matter
immediately to see if there are any provisions that are allowable.
Inez Peterson, Enumclaw, also spoke on behalf of Mr. Colee and in support of his
request. Additionally, she shared pictures of Mr. Colee's property and the car port he
is requesting to keep.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 18, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2166 Mayor Law reappointed Charles Seil to the Planning Commission for a term expiring
6/30/2021. Council Concur.
c) AB ‐ 2169 Administrative Services Department requested approval of the 2018 2nd Quarter
Budget Amendments in the amount of $969,621, with the total amended budget to be
$646,457,874 for the 2017/2018 biennium; and approval of the amended 2017/2018 Fee
Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2168 Executive Department recommended approval of an amendment to CAG‐15‐187,
with Cayce & Grove, in the amount of $31,588 per month, to extend the contract until
December 31, 2018. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2163 Public Works Administration recommended approval of a Work Order under the
Job Order Contract with Saybr Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $249,189, for the repair of
30 damaged guardrail sections within City limits. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
f) AB – 2164 Utility Systems Division recommended executing Amendment No. 2 to CAG‐17‐
050, with RH2 Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $332,000 for final design and services during
bidding for the Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Group 1 Facilities project. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Council President Ed Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to:
1. Award a $400,000 capital grant to the Renton Housing Authority to help renovate the
former Renton Highlands Library for use as the Sunset Multi‐Service & Career
Development Center, subject to an acceptable agreement to be approved by Council
established between the City and the Renton Housing Authority; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute the Letter of Intent with the Renton
Housing Authority for the $400,000 City capital grant.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee Vice Chair Peréz presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following claims and payroll vouchers payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,296,006.70 for vouchers 10072‐10080, 60818,
60918, 365859‐365861, 365873‐366308; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5825‐
5834, and 365862‐365872; and three wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,419,429.16 for payroll vouchers which includes 704 direct
deposits and 15 checks (May 16‐31 2018 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $34,502.34 for vouchers 5652‐5670.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Planning & Development Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report stating that it had
reviewed the Planning Commission and staff recommendations, as well as the public comments
received and recommended the consideration of the creation of a new eligible area, in proximity
of Rainier Avenue and Grady Way, for the Multi‐Family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further review. Additionally, the Committee
directed staff to review the MFTE incentive for the existing Downtown and Sunset eligible areas
and the incentive in general. Finally, the Committee directed staff to review the Waved Fees
incentive in conjunction with the review of the MFTE incentive.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Planning & Development Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Law’s appointment of Mr. Bruce McIntyre to the City Center
Community Plan Advisory Board for a term expiring April 30, 2023.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4346: A resolution was read adopting an amendment to the City Center
Community Plan.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting calendar.
Councilmember McIrvin noted that he would like to place an emergency ordinance on the
agenda regarding acceptance of applications for fee waivers and applications for property tax
exemptions for multi‐family housing.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL AMEND THE AGENDA TO
ADD AN ORDINANCE FOR FIRST AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND AND FINAL
READING REGARDING AN INTERIM CONTROL PROHIBITING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
APPLICATIONS FOR FEE WAIVERS AND APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING IN RESIDENTIAL TARGETED AREAS.
CARRIED.
ADDED LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to final reading and adoption :
a) Ordinance No. 5884: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, was read establishing
an interim control prohibiting the acceptance of applications for fee waivers and applications
for property tax exemptions for multi-family housing in residential targeted areas, setting
forth findings of fact in support of said interim control, providing for severability, declaring an
emergency and establishing an immediate effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION. CARRIED.
Following a second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:59P.M.
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Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday, June 25, 2018
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 25, 2018
June 28, 2018
Thursday
4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room
1. Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Amendment
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin
July 2, 2018
Monday
5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room
1. Job Order Contract with Saybr Contractors for Guardrail Repair
2. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. Best Start for Kids Grant Update
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center
1. Facilities Condition Assessment